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Infographs are Ruining the Internet

Written by on Feb 1 2011

Allan and Steve drink the coolaide of the infamous infograph.

How We Refine Our Site's Content

Written by on Jan 28 2011

Content is important. Good content converts visitors into users. Here's how to have good content.

How to Build Content That Converts Into Users

Written by on Jan 26 2011

A little bit on what goes into making your app appealing on the outside, so your users get to know the inside.

Pitch Events Are Scary, But I Kick Ass. Here's Why...

Written by on Jan 19 2011

Allan outlines his experience pitching LessAccounting at StartupRiot in Atlanta last year.

Setup These Automated Emails

Written by on Jan 18 2011

We have many automated emails on LessAccounting. Most don't apply to your application, but here are a few that might.

Send Better Automated Emails

Written by on Jan 3 2011

Here are a few points to make your emails feel less automated, more readable and more actionable.

Video Interview with Allan

Written by on Dec 3 2010

Several friends on a 12,000 mile road trip interview Allan about the landscape of the workplace. Video.

"Empower your users" & "emotional value" defined.

Written by on Oct 27 2010

Learn how to get your users to the "ah-ha moment" where they will never turn back.

Your Twitter Stream Sucks.

Written by on Oct 26 2010

Allan gets personal and tells you exactly why no one wants to read your tweets.

iPhone Development Talk Part 1 Video

Written by on Oct 1 2010

Here's a video of Steve talking about app development for iPhone at RubyJax.

Communication Is Hard, Especially When You Don't Communicate

Written by on Sep 9 2010

Steve explains that the key to good communication is understanding.

Fear (Part 1)

Written by on Sep 8 2010

Steven talks about how fear is the enemy of all great decisions.

Steven Bristol is a Fucking Idiot

Written by on Aug 6 2010

An internal monologue about how Steve almost screwed the entire operation.

It's Always Easier Looking In.

Written by on Jul 29 2010

A short bit about what you're missing the first time you see and make a judgement about an app.

What I Learned from Planning LessConf3010

Written by on May 25 2010

Allan shares some great insight on what went into this year's LessConf and what things were learned.

Allan's Interview on Mixergy.com

Written by on May 17 2010

Last week, Allan was interviewed by Andrew Warner of Mixergy.com. Here's the video.

Even directing a broadway play is about iterations of improvement.

Written by on Apr 7 2010

George C. Wolf, a Broadway director says, "...to make a show go from very good to brilliant...it's an endless series of details."

LessConf3010, Movie Trailer

Written by on Apr 5 2010

Less Everything announces: LessConf3010!

Brand is the aftermath of your actions

Written by on Mar 30 2010

Allan explains why "branding" is one of the dumbest terms ever conceived.

You have no control

Written by on Mar 8 2010

A lesson on what exactly it is that you're in control of and not in control of.

Having a Hard Time Finishing?

Written by on Mar 1 2010

My father always told me that the hardest part of any job is finishing it. Here are somethings you can do to make it easier to finish.

Addiction

Written by on Feb 12 2010

Some soul-searching that might help you realize you're addicted to something.

Location, Location, Location

Written by on Feb 4 2010

Steven's take on what caused a local coffee shop near his daughter's school to close down.

The Miracle of Lesstivus

Written by on Dec 22 2009

Steve shares a made up holiday meant to commemorate the day he and Allan first started working together.

Fame (I'm Gonna Live Forever)

Written by on Dec 17 2009

Fame seems to be one of those topics that people are afraid of talk about. Let's talk about it.

If You Have No Work Then You Have Plenty Of Time

Written by on Dec 16 2009

Steve talks about a talented friend of his who was unwilling to work for free.

How we got eyeballs

Written by on Dec 10 2009

Here's a list of things Allan and Steve did to gain the eyeballs of the world around them over the last few years.

You need eyeballs first

Written by on Dec 9 2009

Great design isn't going to help you gain jobs if there's no one coming to your site in the first place.

Do you need a sales scheme if you have a good product?

Written by on Nov 30 2009

Allan explains why it is that "good" products need a scheme to push them along.

Go Away, Just Keep Paying Me

Written by on Nov 5 2009

Allan analyzes the format of businesses that thrive on your absence.

Steve and Allan on the road!

Written by on Nov 3 2009

Steve and Allan are traveling to a few key cities and would love to hang out with you.

Co-founder of an Unknown Software Company

Written by on Nov 2 2009

Allan reflects on his life as a dreamer.

The Right Decision Will Make Everyone Squirm

Written by on Oct 29 2009

What is it that drives people crazy about the decisions you're making?

I'm in Love With The LessConf Speakers

Written by on Oct 28 2009

Allan explains just what it is about this year's LessConf speakers that makes him so happy.

It's not the coffee.

Written by on Oct 26 2009

Allan explains what it is besides the brew that keeps him coming back to his favorite coffee shop.

Mr. T Introduces the Speakers and Dino Attacks

Written by on Oct 13 2009

Speaker introductions for LessConf.

LessConf Preview

Written by on Oct 5 2009

Steve gives a sample of the kinds of talks you'll see at the first ever LessConf.

BarCampTampa Wrap-Up

Written by on Sep 29 2009

A summary of what went down at this BarCampTampa 2009 and a look to the future with LessConf and BarCampJax.

LessConf Promo Video

Written by on Sep 14 2009

Help promote LessConf by tweeting out this link its first promo video.

Day 1 with a Virtual Assistant

Written by on Aug 10 2009

Steve gives a brief description of what his first day with a virtual assistant was like.

Business Lessons from a Bank Robber

Written by on Aug 7 2009

Some wisdom on how you can increase your business simply by thinking ahead and getting yourself out there.

Rails in the Enterprise

Written by on Aug 3 2009

An astounding statistic about a company for employs support teams for their Java apps and none for their Rails apps.

How To Make Money

Written by on Jul 24 2009

Some lessons on how to make money using great ideas, valuable research and target audiences.

#10 Rules for Bootstrapped Web App Startups

Written by on Jul 7 2009

Allan lists 10 things that every startup should value.

Episode 10: Steve's Bodily Issues

Written by on Jun 25 2009

Announcing Less.TV episode 10.

The economy can suck it!

Written by on Jun 23 2009

A call for freelancers to pull their resources and help each other out during a recession.

I need an intern for this.

Written by on Jun 4 2009

We could all use a little extra help.

RailsWayCon - Berlin Wrap UP

Written by on May 29 2009

Steven gives a detailed look at RailsWayCon on his last day in Berlin.

Use wisely your power of choice

Written by on May 27 2009

Allan's favorite part of a commencement speech by Newstalk radio host, Neil Boortz.

Visual Weight (Content Sells, Logos Don't)

Written by on May 26 2009

A couple examples of why visual weight matters a lot more than logos when viewing a page.

Your decision today

Written by on May 21 2009

Allan challenges readers to grow a pair and make a bold move today.

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